Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, The Horn, NH |
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| Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 27, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were 5th car at Mill Brook Rd.(FR11) parking. Still spots to accomodate the few that use this TH. WMNF had left notice on car stating that "White Mountain National Forest HAS BEEN CLOSED effective 6PM Saturday August 27, 2011 through midnight Monday August 29, 2011." |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few blowdowns near the Bulge on KRT and north of Unknown Pond on UPT. This section on UPT in need of brushing. Few bog bridges near Unknown Pond on KRT getting weak. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Many dogs seen today 8 dogs 10 hikers. Horn only area where they may have trouble. Plenty water--more coming. |
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| Bugs: |
Some around--none bothering. |
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| Comments: |
From north end Unknown Pond Tr. a pleasant gradual climb on soft lightly used trail. Small arrow shaped sign on tree at high point of Cabot about 30 yards to the right of clearing on top if coming from north. All trails fairly dry; obviously changing soon unfortunately. |
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| Name: |
franco |
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| E-Mail: |
cockerbuff@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-27 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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